BH6 3AT is a safe, established residential area on Foxholes Road, 0.2km from Southbourne in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within East Southbourne & Tuckton ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH6 3AT offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £321k, down 4.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH6 3AT are sourced from Output Area E00077315 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOXHOLES ROAD, BH6 3AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXHOLES ROAD, BH6 3AT.
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48
£ 48,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BH6 3AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 4.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH6 3AT. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 167,000
26 sales · Mean £ 170,226
Detached
£ 675,000
8 sales · Mean £ 618,940
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH6 3AT has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Twynham School
Stourfield Infant School
Stourfield Junior School
The Priory Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Belle Vue Stores0.4 km
- Broadway Wines1.0 km
- C&M Chemists0.8 km
- The Southern Co-op0.4 km
- CAO Cacao0.5 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Bed and Breakfast by the Beach0.4 km
- Cherry Tree House0.2 km
- Cliff House Hotel0.8 km
- Commodore Hotel0.5 km
- The Bristowe0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Brown Dog Coffee0.4 km
- Cork and Lobster0.4 km
- Restaurant Roots0.4 km
- SoBo Beach0.6 km
- The Schooner0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Chick King0.4 km
- Ricky's0.4 km
- Simon's Fish & Chips1.0 km
- The Indian Ocean0.4 km
- Sakib Spice0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Michelle White Catering at Southbourne Bowls Club0.3 km
- Riverside Inn0.6 km
- The Athelstan Arms0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Christchurch1.7 km
- Pokesdown2.2 km
- Bournemouth4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Belle Vue Crescent0.1 km
- Belle Vue Crescent0.1 km
- Twynham Road0.2 km
- Twynham Road0.2 km
- St Peters School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH63AT · Data under Open Government Licence